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Mine Financial Security Program standard

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The Standard for administering the Mine Financial Security Program, which aims to provide a responsible balance between protecting the people of Alberta from the costs associated with the... More ≫

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The Standard for administering the Mine Financial Security Program, which aims to provide a responsible balance between protecting the people of Alberta from the costs associated with the liability of coal and oil sands development in the event an approval holder cannot meet their obligations, and maximizing the opportunities for responsible and sustainable resource development.

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Industrial activity in the Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Native Grasslands : strategies for minimizing surface disturbance

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Provides guidance on minimizing surface disturbances for Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Natural Subregions. Describes the important grasslands in these subregions and outlines best practices... More ≫

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Provides guidance on minimizing surface disturbances for Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Natural Subregions. Describes the important grasslands in these subregions and outlines best practices for conservation and reclamation. The intent is to also to educate and alert all industries to the environmental and economic risks of disturbing the remaining grasslands in the Central Parkland and Northern Fescue subregions.

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Reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for peatlands [2015]

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. This document provides the reclamation certification criteria for wellsites, access roads, and associated facilities reclaimed to peatlands. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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